A body lift procedure can be beneficial for individuals:

• With significant soft tissue looseness in one or multiple body areas
• Without medical conditions that impair healing or increase the risk of surgery 
• Who have a positive outlook and realistic goals for what body lift surgery can accomplish
• Who are non-smokers
• Committed to leading a healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and fitness

Body lift procedures are not intended strictly for the removal of excess fat. Liposuction alone can remove excess fat deposits where the skin has good elasticity and is able to naturally conform to new body contours. In cases where skin elasticity is poor, a combination of liposuction and body lift techniques may be recommended.

A body lift procedure is designed based on certain target areas. This can be considered a full-body makeover as it you consult Dr. Kaplan on your reconstructive expectations at his offices conveniently located in New Jersey. The general steps to each procedure include the following:

• Step 1- Anesthesia: Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Dr. Kaplan will recommend the best choice for you.
• Step 2- The Incision: One common technique of complete lower body lift uses incisions similar to a bikini pattern to tighten the abdomen, groin, waist, thigh, and buttock in one procedure. A circumferential incision around the body removes an apron of excess skin and fat and repositions and tightens tissues. A combination of liposuction and surgical body lifts may be necessary to achieve an improved contour.
• Step 3- Closing Incision: Deep support sutures within underlying tissues help form the newly shaped contours. Sutures, skin adhesives, tapes, or clips close the skin incisions.
• Step 4- Optimal Results: Results are often immediate, but in various cases, do not fully develop for up to a year.

During your body lift surgery recovery, dressings or bandages will be applied to the incisions after the procedure is complete. Small, thin tubes may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood that may collect. You will be given specific instructions that may include how to care for your surgical site(s) following surgery, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection, specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your general health, how to care for your drains, and when to follow up with your plastic surgeon.

If you experience shortness of breath, chest pains, or unusual heartbeats, seek medical attention immediately. Should any of these complications occur, you may require hospitalization and additional treatment.

We are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about the body lift treatment. As a premier cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatment facility in New York and New Jersey, we are well-prepared to serve your body lift needs. To learn more about a body lift treatment with The Kaplan Center or request a consultation at our New York City or Edgewater, NJ, please call our office or contact us to discuss your options.